Alexander County · lake · 12 acres
Lake Milligan
Lake Milligan is a lake in Alexander County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
88°
67°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
69°
7 mph
24%
Sat
Drizzle
78°
67°
14 mph
45%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Grand Lake2.3 mi
- Doolan Chute3.4 mi
- Horseshoe Lake5.2 mi
- Lake Creek5.1 mi
- Black Creek5.8 mi
- Pigeon Roost Creek6.5 mi
- Big Lake6.9 mi
- O'Rourkes Blue Hole7.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Milligan fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Milligan?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Milligan?+
Lake Milligan is a lake in Alexander County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.